Message from Don

Click here to view a message from Don Sparkman (BEE '87), President of the Atlanta Alumni Club, that was recorded at the 2009 Vision Forum.

Upcoming Watch Parties

The University of Memphis Alumni Association Atlanta Alumni Club has the following upcoming Watch Parties:

Football
Memphis Tigers vs. Tennessee Volunteers
Saturday, November 7, Kickoff at 8:00 p.m. ET
Varner's Restaurant & Tavern

Memphis Tigers vs. UAB Blazers
Saturday, November 14, Kickoff at 1:00 p.m. ET
Varner's Restaurant & Tavern

Memphis Tigers vs. U of H Cougars
Saturday, November 21, Kickoff at 1:00 p.m. ET
Villa Christina at Perimeter Summit
The University of Memphis Alumni Association Atlanta Alumni Club invites you to a reception with University President Dr. Shirley C. Raines on Saturday, November 21, 1:00 p.m. E.T., at Villa Christina at Perimeter Summit. All Atlanta area alumni and fans are encouraged to come out wearing Tiger Blue to greet our University of Memphis President and to cheer on the Memphis football team as we take on Houston. Complimentary food, drinks and a cash bar will be available. Please RSVP for this event by contacting Alumni Coordinator Joe Biggers at j.biggers@memphis.edu or by calling 800/678-TRAX. Please include your name, the name(s) of any guest(s) attending with you, a contact email and telephone number with your RSVP.

Basketball
Memphis Tigers vs. Kansas Jayhawks
Tuesday, November 17, Tipoff at 10:00 p.m. ET
Varner's Restaurant & Tavern
Mazzy's Sports Bar & Grill

All Atlanta Alumni, fans, and friends are welcome to attend!  Don’t forget your Tiger Blue!  For more information on this event or to get involved with the Atlanta Alumni Club, please contact Club President Don Sparkman (BEE '87) at don.sparkman@earthlink.net or Alumni Coordinator Joe Biggers at j.biggers@memphis.edu  or 800/678-TRAX.

Recent Events

Football Game

Alumni from the Atlanta area traveled to MTSU in mid-September as the Tigers took on MTSU. Those who couldn't make the trip gathered at Varner's Restaurant & Tavern for a Watch Party.

Baseball Outing

The Atlanta Alumni Club attended a Gwinnett Braves minor league baseball game in late June. To get involved with the Club, please contact Alumni Coordinator Joe Biggers at J.Biggers@memphis.edu or 800/678-TRAX.

FCBE Alumni Night

Thank you for joining University of Memphis Fogelman College of Business & Economics alumni and friends in May at the home of Jackie (BN '89) and Ron Hart (BBA '81, MBA '83).  The cocktail reception featured FCBE Dean Rajiv Grover, who spoke about the University and his vision for College. 

Watch Parties

The Atlanta Alumni Club hosted Watch Parties for the recent season opening football game and for every basketball game during men's 2008-2009 season. Thank you to all Atlanta alumni, fans and friends who joined us!

Tiger Trek

Members of the Atlanta Alumni Club traveled to Birmingham to watch the Tigers take on the Blazers.  After meeting for dinner and drinks before the game, the Atlanta Club was treated to an action-packed game at UAB. Go Tigers!

Get Involved!

For more information or to get involved in the Atlanta Alumni Club, contact Alumni Coordinator Joe Biggers at j.biggers@memphis.edu or 800/678-TRAX (8729).

Club Leadership

• Don Sparkman (BEE '87), don.sparkman@earthlink.net